Fish Puttanesca (Easy Italian White Fish Recipe)
Turn simple white fish into a bold Italian dinner packed with rich flavor and irresistible aroma. This easy Fish Puttanesca recipe tastes like something straight from a cozy Mediterranean kitchen.
Ingredients
4 white fish fillets (about 6 oz each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, diced
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional: 2 anchovy fillets
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the diced onion until softened.Add minced garlic and anchovies if using, then stir until fragrant.Stir in crushed tomatoes, olives, capers, red pepper flakes, oregano, and black pepper. Simmer for about 8 minutes.Place the fish fillets into the sauce and spoon sauce over each piece.Cover the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the fish becomes opaque and flakes easily.Drizzle lemon juice over the fish and sprinkle chopped parsley before serving.